Sam Schwartz

Characterized by its iconic skyline of skyscrapers, NYC’s crowded streets and dense urban blocks holds critical keys on our journey to net zero carbon emissions. With the world expected to add the equivalent of an entire NYC every month in global building stock from now until 2060, we cannot afford to do things the way we always have. The time for action is now. In partnership with Sidara’s collaborative—including Introba, Perkins&Will, and Currie & Brown—we’re excited to host the Sustainable Cities Summit during next week’s #ClimateWeekNYC. From reimagining urban mobility to designing and optimizing our buildings to meet the demands of climate change, this summit will explore how we can transform our cities into healthier, more sustainable places to live, work, and thrive. Our speakers, Michael A. Shamma, Kate Sargent, Justin Den Herder, PE, Melvin Wah, AICP, and Mike Flynn, will showcase ideas and solutions and, more importantly, demonstrate how we can overcome the challenges of implementing them in the built environment. Learn more about our Sustainable Cities Summit agenda ?? https://lnkd.in/gpAHM8_9 Explore a more resilient future with us and register for our Summit ?? https://lnkd.in/emZc5ScA #climateweekNYC #sustainable #climatechange #tylinsustainability

See you at the NYC Greenways Summit! NY General Manager Mike Flynn, AICP, LEED AP will be speaking on a panel about getting greenways built. Learn more and watch the livestream: https://lnkd.in/erWU5BJV #greenways #transportation #walking #biking #mobility

Next week, Sidara companies are joining forces with the BP Antonio Reynoso to host the Sustainable Cities Summit as part of Climate Week NYC. On Wednesday, 25 September, leading minds from politics, business, and civil society will come together to discuss solutions to the climate crisis and how collaboration can help New York become a truly global model of sustainable development. Hosted at the iconic Brooklyn Borough Hall, the day-long event will feature presentations and panels on everything from freight solutions and congestion pricing to net-zero schools and low-carbon construction. Experts from TYLin Introba Perkins&Will and Currie & Brown will share actionable insights that can move the dial in making New York an altogether greener, cleaner, and healthier place to be. Find out more about Sidara’s involvement here ?? https://lnkd.in/enj5ySUP Michael A. Shamma Melvin Wah, AICP Mike Flynn Kate Sargent Jeremy Field Shreshth Nagpal Pia Engel-Moss Adam Mactavish Mark Wartenberg Patrick Cunningham Tyler Hinckley Justin Den Herder, PE Catherine Tobiasinsky BP Antonio Reynoso Climate Group Perkins&Will Introba Currie & Brown TYLin Landrum & Brown #ClimateWeekNYC #SustainableDesign #SustainableCities #NetZero #ClimateAction #NYC #NewYork

The road to a safe street doesn't need to be so long. Associate Eric Hanss and Senior Planner Siddharth Shah, ACIP join the Illinois Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers (IL-ITE) for this webinar on how quick-build projects can make a huge difference in our communities. https://lnkd.in/e_ynp2Js #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #safety

How do cities accommodate the benefits of micromobility while maintaining safe & effective operations on streets & trails? This Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) webinar with Senior Planner Mark Bennett will outline the challenges these new forms of mobility pose & explore infrastructure, education, & regulatory options to address them. https://lnkd.in/eytRyWAU

We're excited to be collaborating with Street Plans on a Vision Zero Action Plan for the City of Stamford. Through a combination of street redesigns and policy changes, this plan will help Stamford achieve its goal of eliminating fatal traffic crashes. #VisionZero #safety #transportation #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #TrafficEngineering

We were pleased to assist the Village of Oak Park, IL & the City of College Park, MD, with their Safe Streets & Roads for All grant applications. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced these municipalities combined have been awarded over $1.6M to develop & test an array of safety initiatives! #safety #UrbanPlanning #GrantFunding #FederalFunding #transportation

On our blog, Mike Flynn, AICP, Senior Principal and New York General Manager, and Melvin Wah, AICP, New York Sustainability Lead, argue that congestion pricing is not the goal in and of itself—rather, it must be part of a holistic, regional vision for transportation. #CongestionPricing #mobility #transportation #transit #UrbanPlanning

How can we prevent subway passengers from falling onto the tracks? This piece by Sam Schwartz in Streetsblog NYC cites his research with Sr. Planner Kaylee Moon on Platform Screen Doors, metal fencing, and other interventions that can make stations safer. #UrbanPlanning #PublicTransit #design #safety

In a journey full of twists, like the meandering Muregeya River, a new path emerged, presenting unexpected challenges and significant impact. ?? https://lnkd.in/dF7SBb8U When landslides jeopardized our original project, our Bridges to Prosperity team from TYLin, Introba, and Dar quickly pivoted, applying the expertise gained from B2P’s innovative hybrid suspension bridge project last year. With renewed focus, we embarked on building a 377-foot bridge over the treacherous Muregeya River. This crucial bridge will serve over 2,500 residents, providing safe passage and connecting them to markets, communities, and schools. Through these efforts, we hope to transform lives, weaving hope and opportunity into the fabric of the Rubengera community. Discover more about the forces of good that brought this project to life ?? https://lnkd.in/dF7SBb8U #TYLinConnects #BridgesToProsperity #B2P #engineeringforgood #HumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity #SidaraCollaborative